Alvin "Mully" Thomas Durgin III

Alvin, “Mully” Thomas Durgin III, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Cathy Budwey Durgin for 53 years. Father of Steven Durgin (Zoe) and the late Timothy Michael Durgin. Son of the late Dora and Captain Alvin T. Durgin, Jr. Brother of Gwen Davis (Bill) and Susan LeBlanc (Rhett). Grandfather of Julia, Lydia, and John Durgin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Al started working at Algiers Ironworks in 1975 and retired from Bollinger Shipyard after 45 years. Al, or “Mully” as his grandfather nicknamed him, and as most friends and family referred to him, was an easy going person and an avid fisherman his whole life. He loved to be on a boat every chance he could. Al was also an excellent chef at preparing his catches. He enjoyed having friends and family over for his delicious jambalaya, fish frys or shrimp boils. He was a resident of Terrytown, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expwy, Harvey, LA on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1pm. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to Hospice and Pallative Care in Metairie. Family and friends can view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com.